Are You Venting Or Complaining? Therapists Say The Difference Matters.
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Talking to friends about your feelings and frustrations can be healthy — but experts warn you should look out for a few damaging traps.
When your partner frustrates you or your mom is on your last nerve, it’s natural to call a friend or talk about your feelings at the next wine night. But not all emotional unloading is created equal.
“Although they seem similar on the surface, venting and complaining are actually distinct phenomena that lead to different outcomes for your mental health,” Natalie Moore, a licensed marriage and family therapist, told HuffPost.
So what exactly is the difference? And when does talking to friends about your feelings about a person or situation go from a healthy outlet to an unproductive cycle of negativity?
Below, Moore and other relationship experts break it down.
What is venting?
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